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Dogs in the San Diego County region
126 of 156 places verified here allow dogs in at least some areas (81%).
Cities with their own page: Chula Vista (10) · Escondido (9) · San Diego (62)
Counties (county rules apply in unincorporated areas): San Diego County (156)
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Questions answered for this region: Which beaches allow dogs in the San Diego County region? (12) · Which parks allow dogs in the San Diego County region? (55) · Where can dogs run off leash in the San Diego County region? (32) · Which hotels allow dogs in the San Diego County region? (27) · Which campgrounds and RV parks allow dogs in the San Diego County region? (17)
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Big parks and beaches
Parkland and shoreline outside any city in this region.
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrillo National Monument | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Pets are allowed only along the Coastal Trail, on a leash of 6 feet or less. Pets are not allowed in the tidepools, on Cabrillo Road, at the lighthouse, Whale Watch Overlook, Event Bluff, statue, visitor center, Bayside Trail or surrounding areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
Hotels and lodging
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Stay America - San Diego - Hotel Circle* | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | ||
| Motel 6 Escondido* | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | ||
| Motel 6, 3708 Plaza Drive* | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | ||
| Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea* | Carlsbad | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge* | Carlsbad | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Extended Stay America, Carlsbad* | Carlsbad | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites Carlsbad - Legoland Area* | Carlsbad | Yes | Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| Motel 6 Carlsbad - Village* | Carlsbad | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Motel 6 Carlsbad East* | Carlsbad | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Motel 6 Carlsbad South* | Carlsbad | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Best Western Chula Vista/Otay Valley Hotel* | Chula Vista | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| La Quinta Inn, Chula Vista* | Chula Vista | Yes | Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| Best Western Plus Suites Hotel Coronado Island* | Coronado | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Coronado Beach Resort | Coronado | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | |||
| Hotel del Coronado | Coronado | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per room; up to 40 lb each; $150 per stay. Restrictions apply in select areas. | $150 per stay | Up to 40 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 31, 2026 |
| Best Western Continental Inn* | El Cajon | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western, El Cajon* | El Cajon | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego* | El Cajon | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Best Western Escondido* | Escondido | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Grande Colonial | La Jolla | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | |||
| Hotel La Jolla | La Jolla | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: up to 75 lb each; $100 per stay. | $100 per stay | Up to 75 lb per pet | October 31, 2026 | |
| Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego* | La Mesa | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego* | La Mesa | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Best Western Oceanside Inn* | Oceanside | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms* | Oceanside | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| La Quinta Inn San Diego-Oceanside* | Oceanside | Yes | Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| Best Western, Poway* | Poway | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per room; up to 50 lb each; $125 per stay. | $125 per stay | Up to 50 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 31, 2026 |
| Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego - Zoo/SeaWorld Area* | San Diego | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Plus Bayside Inn* | San Diego | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town* | San Diego | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel* | San Diego | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Seven Seas* | San Diego | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Yacht Harbor* | San Diego | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per room; up to 50 lb each; $125 per stay. | $125 per stay | Up to 50 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 31, 2026 |
| Extended Stay America - San Diego - Fashion Valley* | San Diego | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Extended Stay America, San Diego* | San Diego | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites San Diego SeaWorld/Zoo* | San Diego | Yes | Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| La Quinta Inn, San Diego* | San Diego | Yes | Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown* | San Diego | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley* | San Diego | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Motel 6, San Diego* | San Diego | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Ocean Park Inn (Pacific Beach) | San Diego | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | |||
| Paradise Point Resort & Spa | San Diego | Yes | Yes. Guests with pets review and sign the resort's pet policy at check-in. This page does not state the fee, size limit or number of pets. | October 31, 2026 | |||
| Red Roof Inn - Pacific Beach, San Diego* | San Diego | Yes | Yes, under the Red Roof Inn brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; up to 80 lb each; first pet stays free. | First pet free | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Americana Inn* | San Ysidro | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Motel 6, San Ysidro* | San Ysidro | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Best Western Santee Lodge* | Santee | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| La Quinta Inn, Vista* | Vista | Yes | Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
* Brand policy: the chain's published rules, not yet confirmed by this hotel.
Campgrounds and RV parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atáxam Mámta’ash Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Boulder Oaks Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Burnt Rancheria Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Cibbets Flat Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Crestline Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| El Prado Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Fry Creek Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Horse Heaven Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Laguna Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Oak Grove Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Observatory Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Wooded Hill Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| The Springs at Borrego RV Resort & Golf Course | Borrego Springs | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; dog park on site. No pets on the golf course at any time. Barking or aggressive dogs are not allowed. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Banner Ranch Julian | Julian | Yes | Yes, in campsites and covered wagons: on leash; up to 2 pets per site; up to $28 per night. | Up to $28 per night | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Stagecoach Trails Campground & RV Park | Julian | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; dog park on site; no pet fee. No dogs in the cabin units. | No pet fee | October 28, 2026 | ||
| Campland on the Bay | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on a leash no longer than 6 feet; up to 3 pets per site; dog park on site. No dogs on the beach or in any building. No Pit Bulls, bully breeds, Rottweilers or their mixes. | Up to 3 | October 28, 2026 | ||
| Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve Campground | Santee | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on a leash no longer than 6 feet; up to 3 pets per site; $3 per pet per night. No pets in the Day Use Park (Lakes 1-5). No pet fencing or kennels at your site. | $3 per pet per night | Up to 3 | October 28, 2026 |
Beaches
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff State Beach | Cardiff by the Sea | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed at Cardiff Reef and Seaside, South of Tower 16, but must remain on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| San Elijo State Beach | Cardiff by the Sea | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campground. Dogs not allowed on beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Carlsbad State Beach | Carlsbad | No | No. Dogs are prohibited on Carlsbad State Beaches. | Dogs are prohibited on Carlsbad State Beaches | October 26, 2026 |
| South Carlsbad State Beach | Carlsbad | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campground. Dogs not allowed on beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Coronado Dog Beach | Coronado | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be off leash only on the designated Dog Beach area at 200 Ocean Boulevard and must be leashed at all points before reaching it. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 26, 2026 |
| Silver Strand State Beach | Coronado | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in the parking lots and RV campground. Dogs not allowed on beach or bayside. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Main Beach (Del Mar) | Del Mar | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. From June 16 through Labor Day, no dogs are allowed at any time. From the day after Labor Day through June 15, dogs must be leashed at all times except from dawn to 8:00 a.m. The area runs between Powerhouse Park and 29th Street. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 28, 2026 |
| North Beach (Del Mar Dog Beach) | Del Mar | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. From the day after Labor Day through June 15, dogs may be off leash under voice control. From June 16 through Labor Day, dogs must be leashed at all times except from dawn to 8:00 a.m. The area runs from 29th Street north to the Solana Beach border. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 28, 2026 |
| Leucadia State Beach | Encinitas | No | No. Park unit operated by the City of Encintas. Check website at https://encinitasca.gov/Residents/Parks-Beaches-Trails/Beaches for more information. | Park unit operated by the City of Encintas. Check website at | October 26, 2026 |
| Moonlight State Beach | Encinitas | No | No. Park unit operated by the City of Encintas. Check website at https://encinitasca.gov/Residents/Parks-Beaches-Trails/Beaches for more information. | Park unit operated by the City of Encintas. Check website at | October 26, 2026 |
| Imperial Beach city beach | Imperial Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not allowed in any beach area from Imperial Beach Boulevard to Palm Avenue. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| San Onofre State Beach | San Clemente | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed in buildings or on the beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Dog Beach (Ocean Beach, San Diego) | San Diego | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 26, 2026 |
| Torrey Pines State Beach | San Diego | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 26, 2026 | |
| Del Mar Shores Beach | Solana Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on leash only on the stretch from the Del Mar Shores stairs south to Del Mar. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Fletcher Cove Beach | Solana Beach | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Seascape Surf Beach | Solana Beach | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Tide Beach Park (Table Tops) | Solana Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on leash only on the stretch from the Tide Beach Park stairs north to Cardiff. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrillo National Monument | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Pets are allowed only along the Coastal Trail, on a leash of 6 feet or less. Pets are not allowed in the tidepools, on Cabrillo Road, at the lighthouse, Whale Watch Overlook, Event Bluff, statue, visitor center, Bayside Trail or surrounding areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 | |
| Rohr Park Dog Park | Bonita | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |
| Anza-Borrego Desert State Park | Borrego Springs | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in the campgrounds, on designated park roads, and the Visitor Center/Campground Trail. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area | Borrego Springs | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed throughout the SVRA. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Eucalyptus Park Dog Park | Chula Vista | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |
| Hilltop Park Dog Park | Chula Vista | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the leash-free area on the park's north side, daily from 7 a.m. to noon. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 30, 2026 |
| Memorial Park Dog Area | Chula Vista | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Montevalle Park Dog Park | Chula Vista | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Mount San Miguel Park Dog Park | Chula Vista | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |
| Orange Park Dog Park | Chula Vista | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |
| Stylus Park Dog Park | Chula Vista | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |
| Veterans Park Dog Park | Chula Vista | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |
| Daley Ranch | Escondido | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Grove Park | Escondido | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Kit Carson Park | Escondido | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed dogs are allowed on the sidewalk during certain posted hours only and in undeveloped areas of the park. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Mayflower Dog Park | Escondido | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Rod McLeod Park | Escondido | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park | Escondido | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 26, 2026 | |
| Westside Park | Escondido | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Cuyamaca Rancho State Park | Julian | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in the campgrounds and on designated paved park roads. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Harry Griffen Park Dog Park | La Mesa | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| Palomar Mountain State Park | Palomar | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in the campgrounds, on designated paved park roads, and Myers Fire Road. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Poway Dog Park | Poway | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| Allied Gardens Dog Off-Leash Area | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Balboa Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 8 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Black Mountain Open Space Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Border Field State Park | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in the parking lot on Monument Mesa, the picnic area, and are permitted on leash on the park road to Monument Mesa. Dogs not allowed on the trails or on the beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Cadman Park Leash-Free Area | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the posted area: fall through spring from 7:30 to 10 a.m. and 4:30 to 7 p.m., and in summer from 7 to 9:30 a.m. and 5 to 7:30 p.m. No off-leash hours on July 4 or on Saturday mornings in Little League season. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Capehart Dog Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Centrum Park Dog Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Charles L. Lewis III Memorial Park Dog Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Doyle Community Park Dog Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Dusty Rhodes Dog Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Fiesta Island (Mission Bay Park) | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leash-optional everywhere outside the fenced areas, daily from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Two California least tern nesting sites are closed to people and dogs year-round, two buffer zones close April 15 through September 15, and dogs are not permitted at the Youth Aquatic Center/Camp. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 26, 2026 |
| Gompers Park Dog Park | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash during the leash-free hours posted at the park. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Grape Street Park Dog Off-Leash Area | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only during the posted leash-free hours; on weekends and holidays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Kearny Mesa Dog Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve | San Diego | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 8 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Maddox Park Dog Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Marian Bear Memorial Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 8 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Mission Bay Park (beaches and bay shoreline) | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Outside Fiesta Island: dogs are not allowed 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from October 31 to March 31, and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from April 1 to October 31. Outside those hours dogs must be on a leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Mission Trails Regional Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 8 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Morley Field Dog Off-Leash Area (Balboa Park) | San Diego | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Nate's Point Dog Off-Leash Area (Balboa Park) | San Diego | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Nobel Dog Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Old Town San Diego State Historic Park | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in outdoor areas like the plaza. Dogs not allowed inside museums or buildings. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Rancho Bernardo Dog Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Rancho Peñasquitos Dog Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Rose Canyon Open Space Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 8 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Tecolote Canyon Natural Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Tijuana Estuary NP Point of Interest | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allows on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Torrey Highlands Dog Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve | San Diego | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 26, 2026 | |
| Ward Canyon Dog Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Big Rock Park Off-Leash Area | Santee | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | November 1, 2026 |
| Mast Park Off-Leash Dog Park | Santee | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | November 1, 2026 |
| Woodglen Vista Park Off-Leash Dog Park | Santee | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | November 1, 2026 |
Rest areas
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliso Creek Rest Area (northbound I-5) | Oceanside | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |
| Aliso Creek Rest Area (southbound I-5) | Oceanside | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |
| Buckman Springs Rest Area (I-8) | Pine Valley | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 |
Places to eat and drink
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Kitchen & Tap, Encinitas | Encinitas | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Well-behaved, leashed dogs on the patios. There is a menu just for dogs. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, Escondido | Escondido | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets in the outdoor areas only; no pets in the indoor dining and retail areas. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| AleSmith Brewing Company | San Diego | Yes | Yes. | The tasting room calls itself dog-friendly. The site does no | October 31, 2026 |
| Barefoot Bar & Grill | San Diego | Yes | Yes. | The resort says pets are welcome at Barefoot Bar & Grill and | October 31, 2026 |
| Blind Lady Ale House | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. No pets inside; pets may sit with guests at the barrels out front. The page says pets and does not mention a leash. | No pets inside; pets may sit with guests at the barrels out | November 1, 2026 |
| Fall Brewing Company | San Diego | Yes | Yes. | Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the tasting room during bus | November 1, 2026 |
| Mike Hess Brewing North Park | San Diego | Yes | Yes. | The brewery lists its North Park tasting room as dog friendl | October 31, 2026 |
| Mike Hess Brewing Ocean Beach | San Diego | Yes | Yes. | The tasting room is open air and welcomes dogs; its page doe | October 31, 2026 |
| Mission Brewery Downtown | San Diego | Yes | Yes. | The brewery calls its downtown taproom dog friendly; its pag | October 31, 2026 |
| Societe Brewing Company | San Diego | Yes | Yes. | The brewery describes its beer garden and taproom as dog-fri | October 31, 2026 |
| Stone Brewing Liberty Station | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets in the outdoor areas only; no pets in the indoor dining and retail areas. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap, Gaslamp | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Well-behaved, leashed dogs on the patios. There is a menu just for dogs. | Required | October 31, 2026 |